Human Diseases Quiz

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Which term best describes diseases that are present from birth?

  • Infectious diseases
  • Acquired diseases
  • Congenital diseases (correct)
  • Fungal disorders

Which of the following classifications involves viruses such as HIV contributing to the disease's development?

  • Congenital diseases
  • Fungal disorders
  • Infectious diseases
  • Acquired diseases (correct)

Which of the following statements is NOT true about fungal disorders?

  • Moisture inhibits fungal growth. (correct)
  • They belong to a category known as dermatophytosis.
  • They can infect hair, skin, and nails.
  • They can be transmitted by sharing personal items.

Which type of Tinea affects the scalp?

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Which of the following fungi specifically does NOT infect hair?

<p>Epidermophyton (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is distinctive to congenital diseases?

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What is a common transmission method for the infectious disease Tinea?

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Which of the following fungi specifically affects skin and nails but does not infect hair?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Tinea?

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Which of the following diseases is classified as acquired?

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Congenital Disease

A disease present at birth.

Acquired Disease

A disease developed after birth.

Infectious Disease

A disease that spreads from person to person.

Fungal Disorder (Tinea)

Infections caused by fungi, often affecting skin, hair, or nails.

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Health (Definition)

Total well-being, physical, mental, and emotional.

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Congenital disease example

Disease present at birth, like sickle cell anemia, hemophilia.

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Fungal infection transmission

Spread through shared items (clothes, towels) & moisture encourages growth.

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Acquired disease

Develops after birth (e.g., AIDS).

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Infectious disease example

Disease passed from one to another, like cold, COVID-19.

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Tinea symptom

Dry, itchy, scaly red spots on skin; scalp, nails.

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